Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
USHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
Recalling Firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Affected Products
Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering |
| Nhtsa id | 26V500000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V500000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Defect summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | KUO |
| Potentially affected | 43913 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Risk LevelSTEERING
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